Heidi is getting hitched!

My good friend Heidi is getting married on Saturday, and last weekend we threw her a bachelorette party. All the girls dressed in turqoise (because it's Heidi's favorite color!) and surprised her with games, a photo shoot and a try-out as a barista at a local coffee shop. Heidi is a coffee slave, after all. :) The theme was 80s Madonna and I got do to her hair and make-up. She is going to be the most gorgeous bride ever, and I am so excited for her and Andreas.

Clubnight at Anja's

Fun with friends

Reunion after 5 years

Last weekend my friend Anne came to see me. We met while we were both exchange students at the University of Oregon. She's from Singapore, and probably one of the coolest people I have ever met. She's fierce, outspoken, gorgeous, intelligent and has impeccable style. My first memory of her is a bit blurry, but I remember hanging out with her and some other friends at the then Cafe China Blue in Eugene. It was September 2005. From that day on, we hung out at least every week. Thursdays were drinking days at Rock'n'Rodeo. I would crash at her dorm after hitting the bars, and go to class Friday morning, a wee bit hungover, and still wearing my party clothes.

The last time I saw her in Eugene was on my 24th birthday. I had a little B-day party at my house, and some girls stayed the night. Anne was going back to Singapore because she had already finished her studies. I was going back to Norway for the holidays.

Fast forward to 2011.... I am back in Norway, and Anne is studying in Paris, France. We're on the same continent again! We agree - we HAVE to meet. But can one weekend make up for 5 years? No. But we can sure as hell try!

Of course... we didn't get nearly as much time as we'd want. But it was wonderful to catch up and hang out again. Next time we'll be meeting in Singapore!

Halloween in Eugene, 2005

Anne and I in Seattle, Dec, 2005

Together again in Bergen, Norway, 2011

Good friends make the world go 'round

My lovely friend Heidi got me a little present to cheer me up. I was so happy when she handed me this gorgeous owl necklace. I absolutely adore it. Thanks so much, sweetie!!!!

First week in Bergen (in pics)

Celebrating with Heidi!

At SoHo in Bergen (red eyes)

Anette and Anja... can't believe what they read!

Anette and I

Tina, Anja, me and Anette

Feeling sentimental

I'm listening to a CD with some of my favorite songs on today. One of them reminds me so much of my dear friend, Ally. She's probably one of the coolest people I've ever met, and we became close friends within just a few days. We met while we were both studying at the University of Oregon. We had so much fun during that time, and I remember I was soooooo sad when she was going to move back to Bethesda, Maryland.

There's a song called "I'll miss you" by Frente that perfectly describes it. I thought I'd share it with you.

The picture is from my 25th birthday when she suprised me with a homemade gift. Check out the John Cusack poster!

Memories.... These are what made me

My dearest Sasha enjoying a day at the Oregon Coast. RIP, sweetie.

My hometown Sykkylven, the most beautiful place on earth

Landing in Los Angeles September 2005, a true coming-of-age moment in my life

With my friend Jaclyn and her posse at a nightclub in Seattle

One of the first pictures of Jamie and I

Proof that I participated and WON the first prize in a Norwegian game show. Woot!

My cat, Kroken

Allen Hall at the University of Oregon

With my friends Ragnhild and Lindis

Santa Monica beach

Visiting Ålesund with my hubby

My babe and I

School pride

A view of Bergen, Norway

With my friend, Heidi

With my BFF, Ally

With Anne and Ally in Seattle. Fun times

With Ally, during one of our many impulsive trips to Portland